ALOR STAR: More
than 1.6 million LED bulbs are lighting up the festive atmosphere in Kedah as
the Luna Lights Wonderland event makes its debut in Alor Star under the Visit
Kedah Year 2025 (VK2025) campaign.
Held for the
first time at Taman Jubli Emas here, the month-long light-themed attraction is
open nightly from 7pm to midnight until May 4.
Spanning seven
to eight acres, the showcase offers a dazzling visual experience for visitors
of all ages.
State Tourism,
Culture, Arts and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Salleh Saidin
said the event not only adds colour to the festive season but also serves as a
major draw for domestic tourism.
"This
event could not have come at a better time. It livens up our Aidilfitri
celebrations and contributes significantly to the excitement of Visit Kedah
Year 2025.
"This
entire area is beautifully lit, with more than 1.6 million LED lights creating
a magical atmosphere.
"Visitors
can take photos, and I believe the memories made here will stay with them for a
long time," he told reporters at the launch yesterday.
Salleh said the
event is expected to attract between 80,000 and 100,000 visitors, with
promotions targeting neighbouring states such as Perlis, Penang and Perak.
He said it had
long been his wish to bring the award-winning attraction to the capital and
thanked the organisers for making it a reality.
Salleh also
reminded the public to play their part in maintaining cleanliness and
protecting the installations to ensure a pleasant experience for all.
"Tourism
is a dynamic sector, and it requires collective support from all sectors — from
government agencies to private companies and the people of Kedah
themselves," he added.
Meanwhile, Luna
Lights Wonderland's business and development manager Nabilah Afifah Mohd Fekeri
said the Alor Star edition is the first to feature seven thematic zones.
"For your
information, this time we're presenting seven main themes because the size of
the park is large.
"Compared
to the previous edition in Jitra, which showcased only five, we've added two
more here — a cat-themed zone and a mysterious 'Forest Steam' area using mist
effects," she said.
She said the
number of light bulbs had also increased, from 1.2 million in Jitra to 1.6
million in the Alor Star showcase.
As part of its
outreach initiative, 30,000 complimentary tickets are being distributed to
selected primary schools around Alor Star in collaboration with the State
Economic Planning Unit (BPEN).
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